Popped out earlier to pick my 40D, even though I have gotten the 20D a bit more reliable by replacing the firmware...
All I can say is that I am impressed, took a while to get the settings the same as I was used to on the 20D, but that burst and the shutter sound is well... nice (not 1D111 obviously but wow).
No attempt at anything special here... just a straight record shot of a difficult subject to test the cameras RAW file...
I do have one complaint though.... why put an AF on button on the camera and then miss duplicating it on the battery grip?
Nice and sharp (not 1D111 obviously) Its a great camera, I have had a play with one and wonder why the MK3 is soo expensive compared to it, There are 3 battery grips that fit it so dont know if they are all the same re the AF button
Dave
Posted by eric weight on January 2, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Looks good to me Phil, I especially like the colours in the water. Difficult for me to see how your new camera can improve your images though. eric
Posted by Daniel Read on January 2, 2008 at 12:26 PM
That's a good start Phil. I'm looking forward to seeing many more of your photos over the next year!
Posted by Ian Andrews on January 2, 2008 at 12:33 PM
why put an AF on button on the camera and then miss duplicating it on the battery grip?
'Cause it's a Canon!!
Coot image
Ian
Posted by Edwin kats on January 2, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Congrats to you Phil. Hope you get a lot of fun with it. The first one looks very promising.
Good luck.
Looks a great start to me. Bags of detail and subtle colours in the water and on the coot's back
Posted by Paul Ashton on January 2, 2008 at 1:08 PM
A question Phil, and to anyone else who might like to respond.
Why a battery grip.? Apart from additional weight what purpose does it serve? Hand held cameras have, over the last century, evolved over without this quite unnecessary encumbrance.
A keen mountain walker myself, I note that many people suddenly need a pair of walking stick. I've never yet been able to understand this as we humans have been able to walk without
this encumbrance for 40meg years.
I could go on and on like, why buy grated cheese, ready cooked potato, vegetable packed in plastic to protect there skins.
The VAT man came last week. Prior to his visit I received a phone call. Can we visit you on Thursday or Friday? Yes. Which Day would suit best? Don't mind. You must choose. Ok Thursday. 10mins later a phone call. Thursday is no good can we come on Friday. Yes. Are there any health and safety issues about visiting your site? No it's a private house. OK, Are there any cats or dogs? Is there any fur or feather? I put the phone down.
Sorry to ramble.
No problem.... I do agree, and no you are not rambling, we try to get away with the same risk assessment for each job we do out of our unit...
I have found that a grip serves me well when shooting portrait, mounted on the tripod... also the additional weight helps the balance with long lenses attached...
Off course you get the added battery life, but that is not an advantage as changing a battery is quick and easy...
For me it is (I think this is the right word) ergonomics as far as handling...
HTH
Phil
Posted by Ian Andrews on January 2, 2008 at 1:48 PM
I agree with Phil that you are not rambling, and buying grated cheese is pure laziness, although a walking stick helps when you have hips that are in the state mine are!
Of course, Phil has also covered all the advantages of his grip, but on some makes they even add extra functionality
Ian
Posted by Gary Beers on January 2, 2008 at 1:52 PM
Phil,
since there is a * button on the battery grip I have moved the focus to that. It also means it matched up well with the 20D if you are going to continue to use both (as I am)
That is what I have done.... but I still cannot understand why they didn't introduce a battery grip/vertical shooting grip with that button missing... whilst it matches very well with the 20D it is two redundant buttons.... It is a super camera at a great price but I wonder how long it will take Canon to learn the simple things....
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Hi,
Popped out earlier to pick my 40D, even though I have gotten the 20D a bit more reliable by replacing the firmware...
All I can say is that I am impressed, took a while to get the settings the same as I was used to on the 20D, but that burst and the shutter sound is well... nice (not 1D111 obviously but wow).
No attempt at anything special here... just a straight record shot of a difficult subject to test the cameras RAW file...
I do have one complaint though.... why put an AF on button on the camera and then miss duplicating it on the battery grip?
All the best
Phil
Dave
'Cause it's a Canon!!
Coot image
Ian
Good luck.
Edwin
Why a battery grip.? Apart from additional weight what purpose does it serve? Hand held cameras have, over the last century, evolved over without this quite unnecessary encumbrance.
A keen mountain walker myself, I note that many people suddenly need a pair of walking stick. I've never yet been able to understand this as we humans have been able to walk without
this encumbrance for 40meg years.
I could go on and on like, why buy grated cheese, ready cooked potato, vegetable packed in plastic to protect there skins.
The VAT man came last week. Prior to his visit I received a phone call. Can we visit you on Thursday or Friday? Yes. Which Day would suit best? Don't mind. You must choose. Ok Thursday. 10mins later a phone call. Thursday is no good can we come on Friday. Yes. Are there any health and safety issues about visiting your site? No it's a private house. OK, Are there any cats or dogs? Is there any fur or feather? I put the phone down.
Sorry to ramble.
No problem.... I do agree, and no you are not rambling, we try to get away with the same risk assessment for each job we do out of our unit...
I have found that a grip serves me well when shooting portrait, mounted on the tripod... also the additional weight helps the balance with long lenses attached...
Off course you get the added battery life, but that is not an advantage as changing a battery is quick and easy...
For me it is (I think this is the right word) ergonomics as far as handling...
HTH
Phil
Of course, Phil has also covered all the advantages of his grip, but on some makes they even add extra functionality
Ian
since there is a * button on the battery grip I have moved the focus to that. It also means it matched up well with the 20D if you are going to continue to use both (as I am)
That is what I have done.... but I still cannot understand why they didn't introduce a battery grip/vertical shooting grip with that button missing... whilst it matches very well with the 20D it is two redundant buttons.... It is a super camera at a great price but I wonder how long it will take Canon to learn the simple things....
All the best & speak soon
Phil
Good shot mate see you again soon.
Cheers
Ian
Good image , lovely detail in the blacks and that water is beautiful
Regards
Andy...
I think Ians trying to say Nikon grips are better than Canons?
Great Coot shot !
Tony